A GLASGOW charity champion who has gathered nearly £60,000 for local causes was left fighting for his life after being hit by a car.

Fundraiser Robert Jamieson suffered a shattered leg and a fractured skull when he was struck on Paisley Road - just moments after bringing in the bells with friends and family.

Robert, 29, from Milton, was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in the Southside where he was put in a medically induced coma as doctors worked to treat his injuries.

Police say a 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with alleged road traffic offences following the incident. 

The crash came just days after Robert handed over a £10,000 cheque to Yorkhill in memory of a toddler who passed away after a fight with cancer.

Now family and friends have rallied around to show support for the fundraising hero who has campaigned tirelessly to raise money for worthy causes over the years.

His proud family say that one of the first things he asked after regaining consciousness was if he would be able to take part in a fundraising West Highland Way walk.

Robert – who previously helped raise more than £34,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust – has also gathered more than £1000 for the Beatson, £4,600 for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice’s Brick by Brick appeal and more than £11,000 for the Rangers Charity Trust.

His girlfriend Ashley McBride told the Evening Times: “Robert is one of the kindest people you could meet and he is so dedicated to helping other people.

“He has so many people behind him willing him to get better.”

As a show of support for Robert, his friends are organising a fundraising night with raffle to gather cash for a charity of his choice - as he is upset that he won’t be able to raise any money until he gets better.

Rangers Football Club have backed the event as well as sending a message of support.

Robert was celebrating on Hogmanay at the Alea Casino at Glasgow Quay with a group of friends.

It is thought he might have left the casino to find a bank when the incident happened, at around 1.50am on New Year's Day on Paisley Road, near Seaward Street.

Girlfriend Ashley, who was party of the group, didn’t realise Robert had been hurt until she got a call from his mum.

She said: “I got the phone call from his mum telling me I had to come to hospital as soon as possible because Robert was in an accident.

“When I got there he was in an induced coma. We were sick with worry.

“We didn’t know if we were going to lose him - I have never been so scared in my life.”

Robert regained consciousness later on New Year’s Day but was still critically ill. The following day his condition had improved.

Ashley added: “There were lots of tubes everywhere and he was in a lot of pain but he was alive - that’s all we cared about.

“It has been a very tense and worrying time for everyone but his friends are amazing - all rallying round asking if we needed lifts to and from hospital.

“We couldn’t have had any more support if we tried and I can’t thank them enough.”

Robert has had an operation on his badly broken leg and intense physiotherapy which has seen him back on his feet already.

Ashley added: “He is getting stronger every day.

“He is just amazing, never complains and just gets on with it.

“We all just want to show him how much he is loved and how he is going to get by this tough start to the New Year in no time at all.”

A spokesman for Rangers Football Club said: "We are shocked to hear of Robert’s injuries but are pleased that his condition is improving every day.

"Robert has raised a huge amount of money for the Rangers Charity Foundation, giving up his time to help others.

"He was one of a group who travelled to Ghana in 2014 to help build a school.

"He has also undertaken fantastic fundraising efforts for many more charities."

The Rangers Charity Foundation has donated a signed jersey to the fundraiser in Robert's honour and they have invited him hospitality at a home game when he is better.

The spokesman added: "We would like to wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him at Ibrox soon.”

The family, including Robert’s parents, have thanked all those who have rallied round him and doctors and nurses at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital who have treated him.

The fundraising night, organised by Robert’s friends Graeme Owens and Iain McLeod, will take place on Saturday January 16 at Sandbank Social Club in Maryhill from 7.30pm.

Anyone who wishes to help out or donate raffle prizes is asked to contact William Cameron on 07715318337.